Dialogue and theatrics are the best you’ll experience anywhere…great decor..houses the best acting we’ve seen in two years! – Ohio Valley Haunts
It’s been more than 25 years since a haunted attraction operated in the Dublin area. The Scare-A-Torium, one of the scariest Halloween haunted attractions in Ohio, has relocated to the Dublin Village Center south of I-270 and Sawmill Road. The Scare-A-Torium provides two attractions with more than 50 creative scenes with a support staff of 80 actors, makeup artists and safety personnel.
The last haunt in Dublin was operated by the Jaycees. They used to operate in old schools and abandoned houses, but requirements for sprinkler systems and costly safety features forced many of them to close. Haunted attractions have evolved in many ways to entertain guests in a safe manner. Also the appearance and performance of entertainers has changed with special effects makeup and custom characters.
The Scare-A-Torium, housed in the 31,000 square foot Dublin Village Center space, will offer the ultimate in fright-entertainment. The Scare-A-Torium formerly operated for two years at Karl Road and Rt 161 in a former Big Bear grocery store space. “The haunt received rave reviews from haunt teams that traveled throughout the Ohio Valley. We were rated # 1 in acting, costuming and makeup by the Ohio Valley Haunt Reviewer. They visited over 80 attractions last year we’re thrilled they voted us the best,” boasted Kelly Collins, the mastermind and haunted industry veteran behind the attraction. He continues, “We have a solid team of performers and we’ve been holding training sessions on makeup and acting year round.”
“With the new location in Dublin; we’ve added more scenes and created an awesome castle entrance that will be visible through large windows from the parking lot” added Collins. “Our new location offers lots of free parking and is easily accessible from the Outer belt, Dublin Granville Road, Riverside Drive and Sawmill Road.”
The Scare-A-Torium includes two haunted attractions and they’ll be open Thursday through Sunday nights during the month of October. The Scare-A-Torium is a collection of fears from around the world with a second attraction; RIP’s Funhouse; creating one of the largest haunted attractions in central Ohio.
The Scare-A-Torium is a very frightening experience and it is not recommended for small children, but special Family Friendly tours are offered in October on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 – 7:00 pm for families. Kids 12 and under are admitted for just $1 with a special $7 adult admission ticket purchase. The overhead lights are on, the sounds are on, but there won’t be any monsters in there to frighten them. Members of the Ghost Busters of Columbus and non-scary performers will assist as tour guides during the Lights-on tours. A portion of proceeds is donated to local community organizations.
The Scare-A-Torium Haunted Attraction is located in the Dublin Village Center at 6765 Dublin Center Drive in Dublin, Ohio, 43017; immediately South and East off I-270 and Sawmill Road near the Dublin AMC 18 Movie Theater. Please visit www.ColumbusHauntedHouse.com for more information, ticket times and pricing.
For interviews, press passes, and more information contact: Kelly Collins 614-203-4626 or here: